Stories & Insights
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Dreaming Big: The Reality of China's City Dwellers
Explore the real story behind China's urban dream — from soaring rents to relentless ambition, discover what life is truly like for city dwellers today.
2025-10-09
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Why China’s Post-90s Generation Is Redefining Success on Their Own Terms
Explore how China's post-90s generation is reshaping societal norms by prioritizing well-being over wealth, autonomy over status, and meaning over materialism.
2025-10-09
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How Social Media Is Shaping the Identity of China's Gen Z
Explore how social media platforms like Douyin and Xiaohongshu are redefining self-expression and identity for China's Generation Z.
2025-10-09
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Digital Detox or Social Withdrawal? The Truth Behind China's 'Tang Ping' Movement
Explore the truth behind China's 'Tang Ping' movement—its roots in burnout, impact on mental health, and whether it's a digital detox or social retreat.
2025-10-09
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The Hidden Stress Behind China's Exam-Obsessed Education System
Explore the hidden emotional toll of China's exam-driven education system, from the intense pressure of the gaokao to rising youth anxiety—and what reforms might bring balance.
2025-10-09
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The Decline of 'Face': How Authenticity Is Gaining Ground in Chinese Social Life
Explore how the traditional obsession with 'face' in China is fading as younger generations embrace authenticity, mental well-being, and real self-expression in social and professional life.
2025-10-08
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The Performance of Happiness: Social Media and Emotional Conformity in China
Explore how social media in China drives emotional conformity, where users perform happiness online despite inner stress. Includes data, analysis, and cultural insights.
2025-10-08
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and the Clock: How Time Pressures Shape Chinese Relationships
Explore how time pressures—from work stress to family expectations—are reshaping love and marriage in modern China, backed by data and cultural insights.
2025-10-08
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and the Blurred Line Between Life and Labor
Explore how the gig economy blurs the line between life and labor, backed by data and real-world insights.
2025-10-08
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The Feminization of Anxiety: Gender Pressures in Modern Chinese Society
Explore how modern gender expectations contribute to rising anxiety among Chinese women, backed by data and cultural insights.
2025-10-08
